Photocatalytic degradation of fluoroquinolone antibiotics using chitosan biopolymer functionalized copper oxide nanoparticles prepared by facile sonochemical method.

Photocatalytic degradation is an excellent method for removing pharmaceutical residues due to their simplicity, ecological benignity, high efficiency, and exceptional stability. Herein, we demonstrate the sonochemically synthesised chitosan biopolymer functionalized copper oxide nanoparticles as an efficient photocatalyst for the degradation of fluoroquinolone-based antibiotics. The X-ray diffraction Rietveld refinement revealed the formation of single-phase copper oxide (CuO) with a monoclinic structure.

A preliminary study to identify existing drugs for potential repurposing in breast cancer based on side effect profile.

Breast cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer and the second leading cause of cancer-related death in women after lung cancer. The present study aims to identify potential drug candidates using the PROMISCUOUS database for breast cancer based on side effect profile and then proceed with and studies. PROMISCUOUS database was used to construct a group of drugs that share maximum side effects with letrozole.

Fecal contamination of drinking water supplies in and around Chandigarh and correlation with acute gastroenteritis.

Acute gastroenteritis due to Vibrio cholerae and Enterotoxigenic E. coli is a common problem faced in the hot and humid summer months in north India. The study was undertaken to evaluate drinking water supplies for fecal coliforms, V.

Fecal contamination of drinking water supplies in and around Chandigarh and correlation with acute gastroenteritis.

The study evaluated drinking water from localities in and around Chandigarh for fecal coliforms, V. cholerae and Enterotoxigenic E. coli and correlate with occurrence of acute gastroenteritis occurring from the same region.